Tribute to Zach Amunga: An exceptional stealth Jazz pianist in Kenya
As a musician or a creative person, it is very easy to feel defined by what we do. At times I wonder, what do we do when that is suddenly…
Kenyan Classical Musicians keep the music alive in the wake of COVID-19
As weeks morphed to months following the imposition of economic and cultural lockdown in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the resumption of live music performance remains an unknown. As a…
Classical Music encounters in Karura: Art of Music celebrates 10 years
The Art of music celebrated their 10th anniversary with a public concert at the Amani Gardens in Karura Forest. The Art music brought together over 150 players, from National Youth…
Safaricom Youth Orchestra: 6 years strong!
The Safaricom Youth Orchestra now in its 6th year, has been providing music education and performance opportunities to young talented musicians in Nairobi for over 5 years. The Late Bob…
Nairobi Horns Project after their electrifying performance at Safaricom Jazz Day
Credits: Mbarathi's Edge
Experience Nairobi Horns Project Debut Album – Black in Gold
Written by Joy Ruguru Unlike the owner of this blog, I’m not an ardent fan of jazz. Maybe as background music when I’m eating or reading. I blame it on…
Nairobi to tune up for International Jazz Day 2019: Celebrating African Jazz
Jacob Asiyo and Kavutha MwanziaCredits: Courtesy Jazz Appreciation Month fondly known as J.A.M was officiated under the auspices of Smithsonian National Museum of American History in 2012 and is celebrated…
Jazz in Kenya: A beginner’s guide to artists you need to hear
Interesting jazz artists in Kenya who have stretched and personalized modern jazz conventions, dictating new terms without discarding the old.
Review: Safaricom Jazz Festival 2019
Miller was a killer. His performance was superb. Marcus truly rounded off a stunning #Safaricom jazz performance with his astounding performance.
Wamocho and Members of Ghetto Classics
Credits: Rich Allela
Ghetto Classics spreading their wings beyond Nairobi. 
Ghetto Classics: Making Music making a difference Credit Art of Music "Teach the children the beauty of music and the music will teach them the beauty of life." – Jose…
Nairobi Horns Project Debut album – Black in Gold
It is a golden release! Nairobi Horns projectcredits: Teddy Mitchner Nairobi funkiest outfit are storming into the music arena this 2019 with their debut album Black in Gold. This follows…